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April 4, 2013 1:25 PM

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Soft Tease
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Make a deep side part, sectioning off your bangs. Brush them to one side.
Step 2: Gently back-comb the hair at your crown to create lots of lift. Pat the top layer down for a smoother look.
Step 3: Sweep all of your hair to one side behind your ear, and secure at the back of your head with a vertical line of bobby pins, from the nape of your neck up.
Step 4: Roll your hair back inward against the bobby pins to create a twist, and use U-shaped pins to lock it in place. Set with strong-hold hairspray. Finish with a hit of shine spray or a dab of pomade to lock wispies in place. less

Soft Tease How to Get the Look: Step 1: Make a deep side part, sectioning off your bangs. Brush them to one side. Step 2: Gently back-comb the hair at your crown to create lots of lift. Pat the top layer down ... more

Photo: Hearst Communications Inc., 2011

Soft Tease
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Make a deep side part,... Photo-4422973.59742 - Houston Chronicle

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Ballerina Bun
How to Get the Look:
Pull hair into a high, tight pony, then twist to create a bun. Leave out a piece of hair underneath to wrap the outside; pin it in place. Next, smooth flyaways with hairspray. less

Ballerina Bun How to Get the Look: Pull hair into a high, tight pony, then twist to create a bun. Leave out a piece of hair underneath to wrap the outside; pin it in place. Next, smooth flyaways with ... more

Ballerina Bun
How to Get the Look:
Pull hair into a high, tight... Photo-4422983.59742 - Houston Chronicle

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Bejeweled Braid
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Rub a pump of gel between your palms, then rake through your hair — this will help your braid hold its shape.
Step 2: Secure a low ponytail at the nape of your neck. Find a pretty ribbon or beaded string, and tie it around the base of your pony.
Step 3: Braid your hair, incorporating the ribbon by weaving it in with one of three sections in your pony. Pull out a few curls around your face for a sweet finish.
Tip: If you can\'t find ribbon, use a necklace you have at home to weave into your braid. less

Bejeweled Braid How to Get the Look: Step 1: Rub a pump of gel between your palms, then rake through your hair — this will help your braid hold its shape. Step 2: Secure a low ponytail at the nape of your ... more

Photo: Chris Eckert/Studio D

Bejeweled Braid
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Rub a pump of gel... Photo-4422984.59742 - Houston Chronicle

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Big Bangs
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: For soft, full waves, apply a golf-ball-size dollop of volumizing mousse to damp hair. Massage the mousse from roots to tips, then let your hair air-dry.
Step 2: Create soft volume by teasing the hair at your crown. Loosely pull back the sides of your hair with your fingers, and secure with a barrette in the back, just below your crown. Next, curl the hair that\'s left down by wrapping two-inch sections around a one-inch-barrel curling iron. Smooth your bangs to the side with the curling iron, moving quickly from root to tip.
Step 3: Add depth to your hair color with color-boosting drops — the dimension and shine actually make your hair look fuller. Smooth it on the ends of your bangs and on random pieces throughout. less

Big Bangs How to Get the Look: Step 1: For soft, full waves, apply a golf-ball-size dollop of volumizing mousse to damp hair. Massage the mousse from roots to tips, then let your hair air-dry. Step 2: ... more

Big Bangs
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: For soft, full waves,... Photo-4422985.59742 - Houston Chronicle

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Blunt Bob
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Keep hair moisturized, strong, and sleek by combing through a deep-conditioning treatment after you wash it.
Step 2: Protect your hair from damage by misting it with a heat-protectant spray before you dry. It will keep hair soft and smooth as you flat-iron too.
Step 3: Use a flat-iron to straighten two-inch sections of hair. Start at the roots and curve iron under at the ends. Iron your bangs as well.
Step 4: Smooth any flyaways by rubbing a pomade into your palms, then running them over your strands. less

Blunt Bob How to Get the Look: Step 1: Keep hair moisturized, strong, and sleek by combing through a deep-conditioning treatment after you wash it. Step 2: Protect your hair from damage by misting it with ... more

Bold Bouffant
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: For big curls, blow-dry just-washed hair haphazardly until it\'s almost dry. Then wrap two-inch sections of hair around medium-size hot rollers — you\'ll need about 12 for this look. Let them sit for 20 minutes. Unwrap them carefully, and brush through to expand curls.
Step 2: Use a round brush to smooth back a three-inch-wide section of hair along your hairline in the front. Brush the piece back tightly, and secure on each side with a bobby pin that matches your hair color.
Step 3: Hold your style in place by spritzing a volumizing hairspray all over — apply it from about eight inches away as you scrunch the ends. less

Bold Bouffant How to Get the Look: Step 1: For big curls, blow-dry just-washed hair haphazardly until it\'s almost dry. Then wrap two-inch sections of hair around medium-size hot rollers — you\'ll need about ... more

Bold Bouffant
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: For big curls,... Photo-4422987.59742 - Houston Chronicle

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Bold Bubbly Pony
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Apply a texturizing cream all over, then slick back hair into a ponytail. Secure tightly with an elastic.
Step 2: Tease your entire pony with a rattail comb — this will give it the body to create the big bubbles.
Step 3: Take an elastic and wrap it around the center of the ponytail, then wrap another elastic three inches from the ends. Fluff out the hair in between the elastics to create the bubble shape. less

Bold Bubbly Pony How to Get the Look: Step 1: Apply a texturizing cream all over, then slick back hair into a ponytail. Secure tightly with an elastic. Step 2: Tease your entire pony with a rattail comb — ... more

Bold Bun
How to Get the Look:
Keep your hair simple (and out of the way!) with a flirty bun. Skip washing today and slick your hair back into a high, tight pony. Twist it into a bun, then secure with an elastic. Gently tug the edges of the bun outward to make it appear fuller. Smooth flyaways with a strong-hold hairspray. less

Bold Bun How to Get the Look: Keep your hair simple (and out of the way!) with a flirty bun. Skip washing today and slick your hair back into a high, tight pony. Twist it into a bun, then secure with an ... more

Butterfly Clip Accessory
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Use large hot rollers to accentuate the waves in your hair.
Step 2: Separate your hair into a top half and a bottom half.
Step 3: Pull the top half back into a low half-ponytail, and secure it at the back of your head with a butterfly barrette. less

Butterfly Clip Accessory How to Get the Look: Step 1: Use large hot rollers to accentuate the waves in your hair. Step 2: Separate your hair into a top half and a bottom half. Step 3: Pull the top half back ... more

Chic Pouf
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Glide a pomade stick directly on hair for shine, then comb back the top half and bobby-pin it against your crown, leaving some volume at the front.
Step 2: Pull the rest of your hair into a pony and loop an elastic around it, but don\'t pull the pony all the way through. Instead spread it out into a wide fan shape, and pin the edges against the back of your head, leaving the ends tucked into the elastic.
Step 3: Use the stick again to tame any flyaways. less

Chic Pouf How to Get the Look: Step 1: Glide a pomade stick directly on hair for shine, then comb back the top half and bobby-pin it against your crown, leaving some volume at the front. Step 2: Pull the rest ... more

Cornrow Braids
How to Get this Look:
Step 1:Part your hair on your left side. Start braiding to the right of the part along your hairline.
Step 2:As you braid, add in pieces from both sides to continue down the side of your head, but as you add the pieces, pull them underneath the braid. This creates an inside-out French-braid look.
Step 3:Braid down to behind your ear, then stop adding pieces. Finish braiding regularly to the ends and secure them with an elastic. less

Cornrow Braids How to Get this Look: Step 1:Part your hair on your left side. Start braiding to the right of the part along your hairline. Step 2:As you braid, add in pieces from both sides to continue down ... more

Crazy CrimpsHow to Get the Look: Step 1: Mist dry hair with a thickening spray. Crimp two-inch sections, clamping the crimper as close to the roots as possible. Hold in place for a few seconds, then move down the length of hair. Crimp the whole head except for the front.
Step 2: To fluff out your crimped strands, tease them with a brush: Hold the ends of a two-inch section straight up, then brush it toward the roots until each piece is majorly full.
Step 3: Brush back the front section of hair, and secure at the crown with an elastic. Spritz the front with hairspray to smooth down flyaways and add shine. less

Crazy CrimpsHow to Get the Look:Step 1: Mist dry hair with a thickening spray. Crimp two-inch sections, clamping the crimper as close to the roots as possible. Hold in place for a few seconds, then move down ... more

Curly Undone Bun
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Wash your hair, and while it\'s soaking wet, apply a moisturizing curl cream. Then blow-dry using a diffuser, scrunching up from ends to roots.
Step 2: Gather your hair into a high pony at your crown, and secure it tightly with a strong elastic. As you tie the elastic around the final time, leave the ends tucked in to create a small bun.
Step 3: Use an extra dab of curling cream to slick back any loose tendrils that fall down around your hairline. Clip in two barrettes about one inch up from your bun. less

Curly Undone Bun How to Get the Look: Step 1: Wash your hair, and while it\'s soaking wet, apply a moisturizing curl cream. Then blow-dry using a diffuser, scrunching up from ends to roots. Step 2: Gather ... more

Deep Part
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Apply a smoothing balm to towel-dried hair. Comb a quarter-size amount from roots to tips to coat your hair.
Step 2: Divide your hair into four-inch sections, and stretch them over a round brush to straighten as you blow-dry.
Step 3: Part hair on your left side, then smooth it back into a low ponytail on your right side. Secure it with elastics that match your hair color.
Step 4: Rub a dime-size amount of wax between your palms, then run your hands down your pony and along your hairline to smooth flyaways. less

Deep Part How to Get the Look: Step 1: Apply a smoothing balm to towel-dried hair. Comb a quarter-size amount from roots to tips to coat your hair. Step 2: Divide your hair into four-inch sections, and ... more

Photo: Akos Simon

Deep Part
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Apply a smoothing balm... Photo-4422997.59742 - Houston Chronicle

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Double-Knotted Updo
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Give your hair grip so the knots don\'t slide out: Run a dollop of volumizing cream through damp hair, then give it a rough blow-dry for texture.
Step 2: Divide hair horizontally at the back of your head, and form two ponytails. (Position one a little higher than the other.)
Step 3: Twist each pony into a messy bun, and secure with pins. Finish with a shot of hairspray for all-night hold.
Tip: For a romantic detail, slip a floral clip into each of your knots so they peek out. less

Double-Knotted Updo How to Get the Look: Step 1: Give your hair grip so the knots don\'t slide out: Run a dollop of volumizing cream through damp hair, then give it a rough blow-dry for texture. Step 2: ... more

Fancy Chignon
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Braid a two-inch section of hair at your hairline toward the back of your head, and secure with an elastic.
Step 2: Gather the rest of your hair along with the braid into a ponytail, and secure with a rubber band. Tightly twist your hair into a smooth side bun. Fasten in place with a few bobby pins.
Step 3: Pin three sparkly clips along your braid, then smooth on an antifrizz cream to add a glossy sheen.
Tip: Tame any frizz along your hairline by smoothing on a dab of deep conditioner with your fingers. less

Fancy Chignon How to Get the Look: Step 1: Braid a two-inch section of hair at your hairline toward the back of your head, and secure with an elastic. Step 2: Gather the rest of your hair along with the braid ... more

Photo: Chris Eckert/Studio D

Fancy Chignon
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Braid a two-inch... Photo-4422999.59742 - Houston Chronicle

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Faux Bangs
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Brush your hair back into a tight, high ponytail, back-combing the ponytail hair at the base so the ends stick up.
Step 2: Place the elastic strip of faux bangs at the front, center of your hairline. less

Faux Bangs How to Get the Look: Step 1: Brush your hair back into a tight, high ponytail, back-combing the ponytail hair at the base so the ends stick up. Step 2: Place the elastic strip of faux bangs at the ... more

Fishtail Braid
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Spritz a conditioning spray all over dry hair for shine, then create a side part.
Step 2: Braid hair into a fishtail, starting two inches from the hairline opposite the side part: Working with two sections of hair, pull a skinny strand of hair from the outside of the left section and add to the right side. Repeat on the right side. Do this technique until you get to the ends, then secure with a leather band.
Step 3: Pull out the sides of the braid slightly to give the braid a messy boho feel and to create those cool, wispy flyaways. less

Fishtail Braid How to Get the Look: Step 1: Spritz a conditioning spray all over dry hair for shine, then create a side part. Step 2: Braid hair into a fishtail, starting two inches from the hairline opposite ... more

Glam Braids
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Keep hair in place by creating a deep side part, then use a mixed bristle brush to smooth down flyaways and frizz.
Step 2: Apply a small amount of pomade to your fingers to give shine and hold to the braid. Start French-braiding a three-inch piece of hair at the full side of your part.
Step 3: Pull the rest of your hair into a low side ponytail. Wrap the ponytail around its base to form a bun. Secure with bobby pins.
Step 4: Hold your style in place with a mist of light-hold hairspray. Apply a little extra on the braid to keep it from unraveling. less

Glam Braids How to Get the Look: Step 1: Keep hair in place by creating a deep side part, then use a mixed bristle brush to smooth down flyaways and frizz. Step 2: Apply a small amount of pomade to your ... more

Photo: Chris Eckert/Studio D

Glam Braids
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Keep hair in place by... Photo-4423002.59742 - Houston Chronicle

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Glam Curls
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Starting in front, wrap two-inch sections of hair around a large-barrel curling iron. Hold for three seconds, then slip the iron out and bobby-pin the curl to your head.
Step 2: Continue to curl all over. Once all your hair is in pin curls, mist your entire head with a strong-hold hairspray. Let hair cool in curls for 20 minutes.
Step 3: Remove the bobby pins from your hair, then spritz a lightweight shine spray all over (avoiding the roots). Rake your fingers through the curls to soften them. less

Glam Curls How to Get the Look: Step 1: Starting in front, wrap two-inch sections of hair around a large-barrel curling iron. Hold for three seconds, then slip the iron out and bobby-pin the curl to your head. ... more

Glam Curls
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Starting in front,... Photo-4423003.59742 - Houston Chronicle

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Grecian Ponytail
How to Get the Look:
Try a banded ponytail! First, tease the top of hair; then, starting at ear level, part hair horizontally to create two ponytails. Tie them together, and secure each inch until the ends meet. Loosen hair between the elastics to add texture. less

Grecian Ponytail How to Get the Look: Try a banded ponytail! First, tease the top of hair; then, starting at ear level, part hair horizontally to create two ponytails. Tie them together, and secure each inch ... more

Photo: Sarra Fleur Abou-El-Haj/Studio D

Grecian Ponytail
How to Get the Look:
Try a banded ponytail!... Photo-4423004.59742 - Houston Chronicle

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Half Knot
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: For hold, dab styling pomade onto palms and run over entire length of hair.
Step 2: Pull back top half into two sections and double-knot them, like a shoelace.
Step 3: Bobby-pin in place. less

Half Knot How to Get the Look: Step 1: For hold, dab styling pomade onto palms and run over entire length of hair. Step 2: Pull back top half into two sections and double-knot them, like a shoelace. Step 3: ... more

Half Updo: Classic
How to Get the Look:
A cool barrette is easy yet pretty for a night out with the girls. Spritz damp hair with the shine spray from your everyday kit, then pull the top of hair back into a half pony. Twist it, then fasten with a barrette. less

Half Updo: Classic How to Get the Look: A cool barrette is easy yet pretty for a night out with the girls. Spritz damp hair with the shine spray from your everyday kit, then pull the top of hair back into a ... more

Photo: Sarra Fleur Abou-El-Haj/Studio D

Half Updo: Classic
How to Get the Look:
A cool barrette is easy... Photo-4423006.59742 - Houston Chronicle

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Headband Twist
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Take a 3-inch section from behind your ear.
Step 2: Divide in half; twirl each piece, and spritz with hairspray.
Step 3: Crisscross the pieces into a long twist, and fasten with bobby pins. less

Headband Twist How to Get the Look: Step 1: Take a 3-inch section from behind your ear. Step 2: Divide in half; twirl each piece, and spritz with hairspray. Step 3: Crisscross the pieces into a long twist, ... more

Photo: Sarra Fleur Abou-El-Haj/Studio D

Headband Twist
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Take a 3-inch... Photo-4423007.59742 - Houston Chronicle

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High Pony
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Add a quarter-size amount of shine serum all over to make your hair look glossy.
Step 2: Brush hair into a high pony; secure with an elastic. Wrap a 1-inch-wide piece of hair from the pony around the base, then pin.
Step 3: Tease your pony all over, then apply hairspray to smooth down stray hairs. less

High Pony How to Get the Look: Step 1: Add a quarter-size amount of shine serum all over to make your hair look glossy. Step 2: Brush hair into a high pony; secure with an elastic. Wrap a 1-inch-wide piece of ... more

High Pony
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Add a quarter-size... Photo-4423008.59742 - Houston Chronicle

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High-Rise
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Add length and fullness by clipping in one 22-inch extension piece. Part your hair horizontally right above ears, and clip up the top half of your hair. Attach the extensions by snapping them onto the hair that\'s down. Unclip your natural hair, and blend it in with the extensions by combing through with your fingers.
Step 2: To form a bump in the front, tease the top of your hair with a fine-tooth comb, then use the comb to slightly smooth back the hair at your hairline into a half updo. Secure it just before your crown by crisscrossing two bobby pins. Comb the sides up, and pin it under the front section.
Step 3: Keep your style in place by misting your whole head with a strong-hold aerosol hairspray. Hold the can 10 inches away from your hair so the spray won\'t flatten your style. less

High-Rise How to Get the Look: Step 1: Add length and fullness by clipping in one 22-inch extension piece. Part your hair horizontally right above ears, and clip up the top half of your hair. Attach the ... more

High-Rise
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Add length and fullness... Photo-4423009.59742 - Houston Chronicle

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Jeweled Pony
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Wash your hair, and let it air dry almost completely. Separate your whole head into two-inch sections, and wrap each one around a Velcro roller. Allow your hair to dry totally, then remove the rollers and shake out the waves with your fingers.
Step 2: Part your hair, pull it back into a low pony, then twist it up, leaving two to three inches loose at the ends. Bobby-pin the twisted part of your hair tightly against the back of your head, letting the wavy ends hang loose. Set the style with a strong-hold hairspray.
Step 3: Starting at your part, sweep the front section of your hair across your forehead to the other side so it hangs low. Add hairspray for hold, then insert jeweled combs about three inches back from your temples, pointing the teeth toward your face. less

Jeweled Pony How to Get the Look: Step 1: Wash your hair, and let it air dry almost completely. Separate your whole head into two-inch sections, and wrap each one around a Velcro roller. Allow your hair to dry ... more

Loose Ponytail
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Use a rattail comb to tease a couple two-to-four-inch sections of hair along the crown of your head to create volume.
Step 2: Gather your hair into a low, loose ponytail (making sure there is hair covering the area you teased) and secure it with an elastic band at the nape of your neck.
Step 3: Clip a flower onto the elastic, placing it slightly off center so you can see it from the back and the front. less

Loose Ponytail How to Get the Look: Step 1: Use a rattail comb to tease a couple two-to-four-inch sections of hair along the crown of your head to create volume. Step 2: Gather your hair into a low, loose ... more

Loose Ponytail
How to Get the Look:
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Lush Waves
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Curl hair from midlength to ends using a large-barrel curling iron. Let curls set for five minutes, then brush out to create volume.
Step 2: Tightly brush back the front sections of your hair from each side of your part above your ears and secure with a bobby pin that matches your hair color. less

Lush Waves How to Get the Look: Step 1: Curl hair from midlength to ends using a large-barrel curling iron. Let curls set for five minutes, then brush out to create volume. Step 2: Tightly brush back the front ... more

Middle Part with a Flower
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Part your hair in the center. Use a one-inch curling iron to create one-inch ringlets all over your head, then finger-comb the ringlets to relax them.
Step 2: Wrap a one-inch, neutral-colored ribbon around your forehead, and tie it in the back of your head. Make sure a couple of face-framing pieces of hair go over the ribbon.
Step 3: Clip a matching flower onto the ribbon on the right side of your head. less

Middle Part with a Flower How to Get the Look: Step 1: Part your hair in the center. Use a one-inch curling iron to create one-inch ringlets all over your head, then finger-comb the ringlets to relax them. ... more

Middle Part with a Flower
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Part... Photo-4423014.59742 - Houston Chronicle

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Perfect Loose Bun
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Apply a dollop of straightening gel to towel-dried hair. Use your fingers to distribute the product evenly from roots to ends.
Step 2: Blow-dry four-inch sections of hair (using medium heat), holding the dryer three inches from your head, and use a paddle brush to straighten and smooth each section.
Step 3: Pull your hair into a loose ponytail, and secure it with an elastic at your crown. Twist and wrap your hair into a messy bun, then loop the ends through the elastic.
Step 4: Run your fingers through the front of your hair to loosen it from the elastic and add texture. Slide in a thin black headband two inches from your hairline.
Step 5: Slide a second thin black headband three inches behind the first one. Mist your entire head with nonaerosol hairspray from eight inches away to secure your style. less

Perfect Loose Bun How to Get the Look: Step 1: Apply a dollop of straightening gel to towel-dried hair. Use your fingers to distribute the product evenly from roots to ends. Step 2: Blow-dry four-inch ... more

Pinned Curls
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Wash your hair, then apply an antifrizz serum before drying with a diffuser. When hair is completely dry, split it into three horizontal sections: one at the crown of your head, one at the back, and one at the nape of your neck. Secure each with a clear elastic.
Step 2: Brush the sides back so that they lie tight and flat against your head. Push the top elastic forward toward your forehead to create a little volume at the front. Take the two bottom ponies you created in the first step and bobby-pin the ends over the elastics so your curls cover them.
Step 3: After you pin the ends of your curls over the elastics, pull some strands loose to give your style a softer look. Use a squirt of hairspray on each section that you pin up to make sure all your hair stays in place. less

Pinned Curls How to Get the Look: Step 1: Wash your hair, then apply an antifrizz serum before drying with a diffuser. When hair is completely dry, split it into three horizontal sections: one at the crown of ... more

Polished Pony
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Apply a smoothing product to damp hair and blow-dry, using a round brush.
Step 2: Go over one-inch sections of hair with a flat-iron for sleekness. Flick your wrist under at the ends to give them a slight bounce.
Step 3: Gather the top three-quarters of hair into a high pony. Secure with a hooked elastic. (It will save you from bumps!) Wrap a small piece of hair around base to cover it.
Step 4: Brush the ponytail and the loose section of hair together, blending them into one long seamless cascade. less

Polished Pony How to Get the Look: Step 1: Apply a smoothing product to damp hair and blow-dry, using a round brush. Step 2: Go over one-inch sections of hair with a flat-iron for sleekness. Flick your wrist ... more

Photo: Hearst Communications Inc., 2011

Polished Pony
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Apply a smoothing... Photo-4423018.59742 - Houston Chronicle

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Pony Bun
How to Get the Look:
As you get three-quarters of the way around, let the rest of your hair hang loose.

Pony Bun How to Get the Look: As you get three-quarters of the way around, let the rest of your hair hang loose.

Photo: Sarra Fleur Abou-El-Haj/Studio D

Pony Bun
How to Get the Look:
As you get three-quarters of the... Photo-4423019.59742 - Houston Chronicle

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Pretty Waves
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Create beachy waves by spritzing a texturizing spray all over towel-dried hair, then letting it air dry.
Step 2: Make your waves fall nicely by running a flat-iron over two-inch sections of the top half of your hair. Straighten bangs, and pin back one side of your hair with a cute clip.
Step 3: Add definition and shine to your waves by rubbing a smoothing cream onto the ends. less

Pretty Waves How to Get the Look: Step 1: Create beachy waves by spritzing a texturizing spray all over towel-dried hair, then letting it air dry. Step 2: Make your waves fall nicely by running a flat-iron ... more

Rolled \'Do
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Rub a bit of styling wax into your palms, then onto dry hair. (It will give your strands some grip.) Part your hair slightly off center, then roll the front section of one side into a twist, pinning it against your head as you go.
Step 2: Repeat first step on the opposite side. When both sides are complete, cross the twisted ends of your hair over each other and tuck them in, pinning any loose wisps against your head. Use hairspray as you go to prevent flyaways from slipping out.
Step 3: Secure your hair with plain bobby pins to make sure it won\'t budge, then use a pretty hairpin to accessorize. Place it at the nape of your neck. less

Rolled \'Do How to Get the Look: Step 1: Rub a bit of styling wax into your palms, then onto dry hair. (It will give your strands some grip.) Part your hair slightly off center, then roll the front section of ... more

How to Get the Look: Step 1: Comb your hair back into a sleek ponytail at the crown of your head. Use a fine-tooth comb to help smooth any bumps.
Step 2: Dip your fingertips into a pomade, then lightly run them over your hair — it will maximize shine and fight frizz all night long.
Step 3: Tie a metallic piece of silk cord around the base of your pony, leaving two long pieces on either side. Crisscross them down the length of your pony. When you get to the end, wrap them around tightly a few times, knot the cord, then snip the excess.
Tip:
Gently pull sections of your pony with your fingers for a more volumizing shape. less

How to Get the Look:Step 1: Comb your hair back into a sleek ponytail at the crown of your head. Use a fine-tooth comb to help smooth any bumps. Step 2: Dip your fingertips into a pomade, then lightly run ... more

Photo: Chris Eckert/Studio D

How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Comb your hair back into a sleek... Photo-4423022.59742 - Houston Chronicle

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Romantic Ringlets
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: For perfect pin curls no matter what your texture, wrap three-inch pieces of damp hair around your finger as if it were a curling iron; slide finger out and pin curls to your head.
Step 2: Remove the pins, then define your curls by scrunching a golf-ball-size amount of curl-enhancing foam all over. less

Romantic Ringlets How to Get the Look: Step 1: For perfect pin curls no matter what your texture, wrap three-inch pieces of damp hair around your finger as if it were a curling iron; slide finger out and pin ... more

Romantic Ringlets
How to Get the Look:
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Romantic Twist
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Define and defrizz your curls by finger-combing a curl cream through dry hair.
Step 2: Gather all of your hair into a French twist and lay it against your head. Anchor your hair with pins, leaving the ends loose.
Step 3: Pull pieces out around your face and slide in an eye-catching headband for a girly effect.
Tip: Refresh face-framing tendrils by running your fingers under water, then wrapping hair around them. less

Romantic Twist How to Get the Look: Step 1: Define and defrizz your curls by finger-combing a curl cream through dry hair. Step 2: Gather all of your hair into a French twist and lay it against your head. ... more

Photo: Chris Eckert/Studio D

Romantic Twist
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Define and defrizz... Photo-4423024.59742 - Houston Chronicle

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How to Get the Look:Step 1: Apply a texturizing product to freshly washed hair, then blow-dry on a low speed with a diffuser attachment — it will help bring out even more texture.
Step 2: With a small dab of styling wax on your fingertips, sweep your hair to one side, leaving it loose and flowy. On the same side, separate a three-inch section from just above your ear and roll upward into a twist, and bobby-pin it.
Step 3: Using a boar bristle brush, gently brush out the rest of your hair to loosen the curls and make them look softer. less

How to Get the Look:Step 1: Apply a texturizing product to freshly washed hair, then blow-dry on a low speed with a diffuser attachment — it will help bring out even more texture. Step 2: With a small dab of ... more

Photo: Hearst Communications Inc., 2011

How to Get the Look:
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Sleek Side Bun
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Start with unwashed hair, and divide it into two-inch sections. Run a flat-iron over each one to polish your strands, flipping your wrist inward at the bottom to curl ends under. Use a mini flat-iron to flatten any stubborn strands along your hairline.
Step 2: Run a shine serum through your hair to protect fragile ends and add definition. Then create a deep side part that starts just above the outer edge of your eyebrow. Sweep the shorter front pieces across your forehead, then gather and twist the rest of your hair into a low bun at ear level.
Step 3: Secure the bun by wrapping an elastic tightly around it. Then use a rattail comb to loosen a few pieces around the bun. Be careful not to pull them all the way out — just lift them up a little to get a softer, fuller shape. less

Sleek Side Bun How to Get the Look: Step 1: Start with unwashed hair, and divide it into two-inch sections. Run a flat-iron over each one to polish your strands, flipping your wrist inward at the bottom to ... more

Sleek Twist
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Blow-dry your hair straight, using an anti-frizz cream or gel to keep it smooth and add hole, then part it on the side.
Step 2: Split your hair into pigtails, and begin twisting each side, starting from your temples and working you way back.
Step 3: As you reach the nape of your neck, twist hair tighter until it coils against itself. Use bobby pins to secure the coils against the back of your head.
Step 4: Mist all over with shimmer spray, like Sam Brocato Shimmer Pearlescent Spray, which contains actual pearlescent flecks so you really sparkle! less

Sleek Twist How to Get the Look: Step 1: Blow-dry your hair straight, using an anti-frizz cream or gel to keep it smooth and add hole, then part it on the side. Step 2: Split your hair into pigtails, and begin ... more

Soft Crimps
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Mist your hair all over with a heat-protectant spray while it\'s damp, then blow-dry it and part it on your right side.
Step 2: Separate a three-inch section of hair one inch back from your hairline, and crimp it from root to ends (closing the iron for four seconds each time).
Step 3: Pull your hair back, and loosely secure it with an elastic. Wrap your hair around itself, then pull is through the elastic again.
Step 4: Mist your style from 10 inches away with a high-hold aerosol hairspray to set it. less

Soft Crimps How to Get the Look: Step 1: Mist your hair all over with a heat-protectant spray while it\'s damp, then blow-dry it and part it on your right side. Step 2: Separate a three-inch section of hair ... more

Soft Waves
How to Get the Look:
For a smooth and voluminous effect, wrap sections of hair around the curling iron, rolling in a spiral shape until about ear level. Hold hair in the iron for 10 seconds, then release. less

Soft Waves How to Get the Look: For a smooth and voluminous effect, wrap sections of hair around the curling iron, rolling in a spiral shape until about ear level. Hold hair in the iron for 10 seconds, then ... more

Photo: Sarra Fleur Abou El Haj/Studio D

Soft Waves
How to Get the Look:
For a smooth and voluminous... Photo-4423029.59742 - Houston Chronicle

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Sparkly Pins
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Give any hair length or texture a super-sleek pin-straight look: Run a flat-iron slowly over 2-inch sections of hair.
Step 2: Make a deep side part on one side. Spritz your hair with a flexible hairspray to create a nonslip base for your pins.
Step 3: Place the pins on the side opposite your part, starting two inches from the center of your head to right above your ear. Alternate a small pin with a bigger one. Spritz again with hairspray for extra hold. less

Sparkly Pins How to Get the Look: Step 1: Give any hair length or texture a super-sleek pin-straight look: Run a flat-iron slowly over 2-inch sections of hair. Step 2: Make a deep side part on one side. ... more

Spiral Cascade
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Finger-comb a curl-enhancing mousse through wet hair, then flip your head over and dry with a diffuser for bouncy spirals.
Step 2: Divide your hair in half from ear to ear. Gather the top half into a high pony, and let the bottom hang loose. Position your pony on the top of your crown so it looks super-bouncy, and then tighten your elastic a few times for an extra boost.
Step 3: Add a sweet touch to a sexy outfit by sliding on a colorful satin headband with a bow.
Tip: No time to wash? Spritz your curls with water before scrunching them with mousse as a quick refresher. less

Spiral Cascade How to Get the Look: Step 1: Finger-comb a curl-enhancing mousse through wet hair, then flip your head over and dry with a diffuser for bouncy spirals. Step 2: Divide your hair in half from ear ... more

Swept-Away Hair
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Keep your waves smooth by applying a hydrating cream evenly through damp hair.
Step 2: Add piecey texture to your hair by applying a curl-enhancing spray all over before you blow-dry.
Step 3: Define your waves by drying hair with a diffuser as you scrunch it. Stop to add curl enhancer if your waves need more definition.
Step 4: Once your hair is dry, create smooth, side-swept bangs by brushing the front section forward and to the side with a paddle brush.
Step 5: Hold the side-swept section in place with bobby pins, then mist it with a light-hold hairspray to fight flyaways. less

Swept-Away Hair How to Get the Look: Step 1: Keep your waves smooth by applying a hydrating cream evenly through damp hair. Step 2: Add piecey texture to your hair by applying a curl-enhancing spray all over ... more

Swingy Pony
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Slick hair back into a tight pony at your crown, and secure with a clear ponytail elastic.
Step 2: Roll the bottom three inches of your pony around a large-barrel curling iron. Hold iron horizontally, then slip the barrel out from the loop you created in your hair.
Step 3: Rub a touch of styling lotion over your hairline and down the length of the pony to tame flyaways.
Tip: Prep your style by blow-drying your hair sleek and straight so your pony looks perfectly smooth. less

Swingy Pony How to Get the Look: Step 1: Slick hair back into a tight pony at your crown, and secure with a clear ponytail elastic. Step 2: Roll the bottom three inches of your pony around a large-barrel ... more

The Topknot
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Spritz blow-dried hair with hairspray, then brush hair back into a high pony, leaving out a 2-inch wide piece in front. Fasten ponytail tightly in place with an elastic.
Step 2: Wrap the pony around the base to form the bun. As you wrap, secure the coiled hair to the base of the bun with bobby pins. Pull out a few ends to make the bun look a little undone.
Step 3: Braid the 2-inch piece of hair in front, then pin the braid to one side into the bun. Spray your style with another mist of hairspray. less

The Topknot How to Get the Look: Step 1: Spritz blow-dried hair with hairspray, then brush hair back into a high pony, leaving out a 2-inch wide piece in front. Fasten ponytail tightly in place with an ... more

The Topknot
How to Get the Look:
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Twisted Bun
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Make a deep left-side part and gather the top section of hair from your forehead to your crown. Apply a squirt of texturizing spray, and then roll the hair away from your part to form a tight twist. Hold the twist tightly while you grab an elastic.
Step 2: Pull the rest of your hair into a low pony behind your left ear, and secure the ends of your twist in the ponytail too. Separate the pony into two sections. Twirl one section into a twist, and wrap it around the elastic to make a small bun, leaving the hair in the other section loose.
Step 3: Pin the ends of the small bun against the back of your head. Next twirl the rest of your loose hair into a twist, and wrap it around the outside of the smaller bun; pin the ends underneath. Smooth flyaways with a dab of shine wax. less

Twisted Bun How to Get the Look: Step 1: Make a deep left-side part and gather the top section of hair from your forehead to your crown. Apply a squirt of texturizing spray, and then roll the hair away from ... more

Photo: Jeff Tse/Studio D

Twisted Bun
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Make a deep left-side... Photo-4423036.59742 - Houston Chronicle

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Twisted Knot
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Mist damp hair with a wave spray, and scrunch to create beachy texture.
Step 2: Make a deep side part, and sweep the front of your hair across your forehead to the opposite side.
Step 3: Roll it into a loose twist, and bobby-pin it behind your ear; then gather the rest of your hair into a messy bun, and secure with an elastic. less

Twisted Knot How to Get the Look: Step 1: Mist damp hair with a wave spray, and scrunch to create beachy texture. Step 2: Make a deep side part, and sweep the front of your hair across your forehead to the ... more

Ultra-Sleek Pony
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Get hair super-smooth and shiny by spraying heat protectant all over dry strands, then running a flat-iron through your whole head of hair.
Step 2: Make a center part, and gather hair into a low pony. Take a one-inch section of hair from the bottom of your pony; wrap it around the elastic so the band is completely covered. Bobby-pin underneath it to secure.
Step 3: Clip a statement-making pin along your hairline.
Tip: Go for an accessory that\'s a different color than your hair for an eye-catching contrast. less

Ultra-Sleek Pony How to Get the Look: Step 1: Get hair super-smooth and shiny by spraying heat protectant all over dry strands, then running a flat-iron through your whole head of hair. Step 2: Make a center ... more

Photo: Chris Eckert/Studio D

Ultra-Sleek Pony
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Get hair... Photo-4423038.59742 - Houston Chronicle

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Updo Knot and Side Coil
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Blow out your hair so that it\'s straight. Distribute a light smoothing serum throughout your hair.
Step 2: Take a one-inch section of hair from above your left ear and leave it loose while you work on the rest of the style.
Step 3: Pull the rest of your hair into a low ponytail, and secure it with an elastic.
Step 4: Divide the ponytail into two halves, and coil each half around the base of the ponytail in opposite directions to create a bun. Secure it with four or five bobby pins.
Step 5: Create a light twist in the one-inch section of hair you set aside in step 1, then coil it flat against your head, above your left ear. Secure it with a bobby pin. less

Updo Knot and Side Coil How to Get the Look: Step 1: Blow out your hair so that it\'s straight. Distribute a light smoothing serum throughout your hair. Step 2: Take a one-inch section of hair from above your ... more

Photo: Sarra Fleur Abou-El-Haj/Studio D

Updo Knot and Side Coil
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Blow out... Photo-4423039.59742 - Houston Chronicle

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Woven Braid
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Gather just the sides of your hair (from your temples to the tops of your ears) into a wide French braid and secure with an elastic, then wrap a small piece of leather around it for a boho feel.
Step 2: Gently, tug the braid to loosen it some more; add gloss with a shine spray. less

Woven Braid How to Get the Look: Step 1: Gather just the sides of your hair (from your temples to the tops of your ears) into a wide French braid and secure with an elastic, then wrap a small piece of leather ... more

Photo: Chris Eckert/Studio D

Woven Braid
How to Get the Look:
Step 1: Gather just the sides... Photo-4423040.59742 - Houston Chronicle